If you’ve ever lost a sale because of an out-of-date stock list, forgotten to follow up with a client or spent hours chasing paperwork, you’re not alone. For field sales teams, especially in the wholesale world, juggling orders, stock updates, and customer details on the go can feel like spinning plates.
The truth is, managing field sales efficiently is tough, especially when you’re working with slow processes, scattered info and too much manual admin. That’s where smart, mobile-first sales efficiency tools can make all the difference.
In this article, we’re breaking down five simple ways a modern sales presenter app can help you work smarter, close more deals and keep your customers happy – without burning out your sales team.
Always Know What’s in Stock
Ever promised a product to a customer, only to find out later it was out of stock? It’s a nightmare – and it doesn’t look good for your business.
Mobile tools that connect directly to your ERP system fix that. Your reps can check live product availability and pricing, right there in front of the customer. No more guessing, no more phone calls to the office.
Why it matters: You’ll avoid awkward conversations, speed up decisions and get orders right the first time.
Show Off Your Products (The Smart Way)
Paper catalogues are a pain. They’re bulky, outdated and easy to lose. But with digital catalogues, your sales reps can bring your whole product range to life with just a few taps.
They can search by keyword, filter by category or even show products a customer’s ordered before. It makes the whole conversation flow better – and lets reps focus on what really matters: solving the customer’s problem.
Why it matters: It’s easier to find the right products, faster – so reps can spend more time selling and less time flipping pages.
Take Orders on the Spot (Without the Paperwork)
Paper forms? Spreadsheets? Forget it. A proper sales enablement tool lets your reps take orders right on their tablet or iPad – and it’s all synced straight back to your ERP system.
As soon as the order’s placed, your customer gets a confirmation email and your back office gets the details instantly. No lost paperwork. No double entry. No chasing things up later.
Why it matters: Less admin, fewer mistakes and way quicker order processing. It’s a win-win for your team and your customers.
Understand Your Customers Better
Your sales team shouldn’t have to call the office every time they need a customer’s info. With the right sales efficiency tools, they can look up customer history, delivery details, average order value – you name it – all while out on the road.
Even better? They can add new customers on the spot, so they’re not missing any sales opportunities just because someone’s not in the system yet.
Why it matters: The more you know about your customers, the more personal and effective your sales approach can be.
Find Products Fast (And Look Professional Doing It)
Time’s tight when you’re with a customer. That’s why tools like barcode scanning and multimedia product assets (think PDFs, images, videos) are so powerful.
Need to show what something looks like in detail? Zoom in on a high-res image. Want to double-check a product unit? Break it down by inners, outers or pieces. Everything’s designed to help reps move faster and present like pros.
Why it matters: Your team looks sharp, works faster and leaves a great impression every time.
Ready to Help Your Team Sell Smarter?
When your field reps have everything they need in one place – stock info, catalogues, order entry, customer data – it changes the game. A great sales presenter app doesn’t just make life easier for your sales team. It helps them build better relationships, close deals quicker and keep customers coming back.
That’s exactly what SalesPresenter does. It’s a powerful, easy-to-use sales presenter app built by the team at Blue Alligator and it’s already trusted by wholesalers across the UK and beyond.
Want to see it in action? Request a demo of SalesPresenter today and give your sales team the tools they need to smell smarter, not harder.
